Mufindi Orphans Canada

Mufindi Orphans Project (Canada) is an Ottawa based fund raising initiative which supports the Mufindi Highlands Orphans Project under the auspices and direction of the African Children’s Book Box Society (ABBS) in Victoria, B.C. The aim of our fundraising is to help ABBS in their efforts to provide shelter, sustenance, education, and medical care for orphans and foster families in the Mufindi District of Tanzania.

One of Six Orphan Houses

The Mufindi Highlands Orphans Project addresses a small part of the gigantic problem in sub-Saharan Africa created by the HIV/AIDS epidemic now rampaging through the region. The disease has prematurely struck down vast numbers of young parents leaving 11 million orphans to fend for themselves.

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All contributions form part of the wider support provided through the African Children’s Book Box Society in Victoria, B.C., Canada 2010 – Support to laboratory operations in HIV/AIDS treatment facility In Mdabula – The CD4 machine used in the laboratory and operated by Catherine Mbata, was donated by fundraisers in British Columbia (through the African Book Box Society) and is CRUCIAL for […] Read more »

In 2013, the Ottawa based Mufindi Orphans Project held its third annual fund raising barbecue. Once again, it was a rousing success. Approximately 85 people enjoyed a beautiful evening on the banks of the Rideau River, with great food, silent and live auctions, and music by Grateful We’re Not Dead. Through funds raised on the […] Read more »

Here is a summary of what has been accomplished for HIV/AIDS-orphaned Mufindi children and their communities over the last 5 years. HIV/AIDS stigma reduced – This is HUGE. The subject of AIDS has evolved from taboo, to open discussion. And, now that Mufindi folk know they can be treated, they are more willing to be […] Read more »